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Nursing Standard, 2017
Essential facts Female genital mutilation (FGM) is any procedure that removes all or part of the female genital organs for cultural or any other non-therapeutic reasons. FGM is a form of child abuse and gender violence against women. About 137,000 females in England and Wales have undergone it.
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Essential facts Female genital mutilation (FGM) is any procedure that removes all or part of the female genital organs for cultural or any other non-therapeutic reasons. FGM is a form of child abuse and gender violence against women. About 137,000 females in England and Wales have undergone it.
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The Lancet, 2003
Abstract Female genital mutilation (FGM) is performed in many countries where it is an accepted and expected custom. This is not the case in the UK but more and more women who have had FGM performed are presenting to healthcare professionals. It is therefore important that we increase our awareness of FGM and the particular problems associated with ...
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Abstract Female genital mutilation (FGM) is performed in many countries where it is an accepted and expected custom. This is not the case in the UK but more and more women who have had FGM performed are presenting to healthcare professionals. It is therefore important that we increase our awareness of FGM and the particular problems associated with ...
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Obstetrical & Gynecological Survey, 1985
Genital mutilation of females constitutes a significant health hazard to the emotional and psychological status of women in many parts of the world. The anthropologic, cultural and social rationale for this custom is complex and case specific. The practice of female circumcision is nearly world-wide in its distribution and the extent of the genital ...
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Genital mutilation of females constitutes a significant health hazard to the emotional and psychological status of women in many parts of the world. The anthropologic, cultural and social rationale for this custom is complex and case specific. The practice of female circumcision is nearly world-wide in its distribution and the extent of the genital ...
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2022
Abstract Female genital mutilation (FGM) has garnered significant media, political, and legal attention in the UK. Despite criminalising the practice in 1985, FGM continues undetected and often underground. This book provides a unique insight into survivors’ attitudes towards FGM as well as the criminalisation of a culturally embedded ...
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Abstract Female genital mutilation (FGM) has garnered significant media, political, and legal attention in the UK. Despite criminalising the practice in 1985, FGM continues undetected and often underground. This book provides a unique insight into survivors’ attitudes towards FGM as well as the criminalisation of a culturally embedded ...
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Female Circumcision/Female Genital Mutilation
Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology, 2001Female circumcision/female genital mutilation (FC/FGM) refers to any alteration of the genitalia by excision or covering of the introitus done for nonmedical reasons. This procedure is widely prevalent in sub-Saharan Africa and is traditionally performed on children and young adolescents.
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Female genital mutilation/cutting
BMJ, 2013In December 2012 the United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution to intensify global efforts to eliminate female mutilation/cutting. As the recent Unicef report argues evidence played a major part in driving this resolution through. But what is the character of the available evidence and what is known about how to accelerate change to bring ...
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2020
Information about female genital mutilation and how you can stop it happening to your child.
Gerry Campbell +2 more
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Information about female genital mutilation and how you can stop it happening to your child.
Gerry Campbell +2 more
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2014
Female genital mutilation (FGM) has been portrayed in the literature as an inhumane practice and a form of human rights abuse. Young women and girls who undergo FGM are subjected to the risk of developing infections as well as gynecological and psychological complications. Where severe bleeding occurs, the risk of death is imminent.
Fariyal Ross-Sheriff +1 more
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Female genital mutilation (FGM) has been portrayed in the literature as an inhumane practice and a form of human rights abuse. Young women and girls who undergo FGM are subjected to the risk of developing infections as well as gynecological and psychological complications. Where severe bleeding occurs, the risk of death is imminent.
Fariyal Ross-Sheriff +1 more
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Female Genital Self-Mutilation
Archives of General Psychiatry, 1973Repeated genital self-mutilation in a woman is described, associated with episodes of anorexia, bulimia, and a wide range of actingout behavior. This is discussed in the light of two cases previously reported in the literature and another case reported earlier, but little recognized.
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